Which client would the nurse anticipate to be at risk for developing a fluid volume deficit?

C) An increase in bloop pressure

A fluid volume excess is also known as over hydration or fluid overload and occurs when fluid intake or fluid retention exceeds the fluid needs of the body. Assessment findings associated with fluid volume excess include cough, dyspnea, crackles, tachypnea, tachycardia, elevated blood pressure, bounding pulse, elevated CVP, weight gain, edema, neck and hand veins distention, altered LOC and decreased hematocrit.

Which client is most at risk for fluid volume deficit?

Cardiac and older patients are often susceptible to fluid volume deficit and dehydration due to minor changes in fluid volume. They also are susceptible to the development of pulmonary edema.

What is risk for fluid volume deficit?

Risk factors to deficient fluid volume are diseases that lead to disturbance of fluid volume homeostasis, which include vomiting, diarrhea, kidney diseases, or decreased blood clotting ability. Note that these are just risk factors and not all people who exhibit these will develop hypovolemia.

Which patient is most at risk for fluid volume?

Infants (age 1 and under) and older adults are at a higher risk of fluid-related problems than any other age group.

Which of the following clients are at risk to have fluid volume deficit select all apply?

The client taking diuretics, the client with an ileostomy, and the client who requires gastrointestinal suctioning are at risk for fluid volume deficit.